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  1. Undertow

    If I looked like these, I'd be on sale too.

    I rather like those, actually. Why don't you like them? Granted, they're a bit flashy, but I think they look pretty nice.
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    The lost art of dressing for the occasion

    Are those loafers? I'm definitely not the fashion police (well, okay, kinda am) but he looks like he made a quick stop to Target, picked up the suit in pieces, found a pair of $35 Nunn Bush loafers, threw on the nearest skinny tie and called it a day. His belt is slung two inches below his belly...
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    Thumb's Up for Dickies 1922 Pants

    I really like this collection, but as Fletch has mentioned, it doesn't seem directed to a particularly American consumer culture. I purchase my jeans through Dickies because they are heavy duty, high-waisted, durable and cuffable. For my size, they are as "vintage" as anything I'm going to...
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    If I looked like these, I'd be on sale too.

    Here you go: Air Franklin Wingtip Oxford I think these would look great for an interview at Clown U, but at $178, you'd better hope you're accepted...
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    Can you mix and match tuxedo jackets and trousers?

    I'd like to submit this picture to support my previous statement: I guess as long as you don't look like this poor guy, you're ok. ;)
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    The general decline in standards today

    Vance Packard, 82, Challenger of Consumerism, Dies This is a little write-up in the NY Times about Mr. Packard, upon his death. I think the article succinctly states what the advertising industry thought: "The advertising business hit back; its representatives took to public forums...
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    So, I got me this Fez see.....

    If those are the touristy ones of 1962, then sign me up for two! I own one of the modern-day touristy fezzes, and although made in Morocco, it's pretty lame. I don't have pictures yet, unfortunately, but it's a formed cardboard material. The outside red felt is darn near sprayed on and thin...
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    Can you mix and match tuxedo jackets and trousers?

    Right. If you mix a tailcoat with a pair of single-stripe dinner trousers, you're going to look like a waiter. Either wear White Tie or wear Black Tie. Don't mix the two.
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    Retro-extremists? What are we called?

    Good to see a lurker posting! Glad you're tuned in! ;)
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    Retro-extremists? What are we called?

    Thank god someone else gets this one when they're out and about. "Are you in a play?" "Yes." "Oh?! What play?" "A very serious one, thank you for asking. Now, I'll take 4lbs of ground chuck - split in half - and two pounds of slab bacon, please and thank you." Then they look at you like...
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    The general decline in standards today

    Just thought some of you might be interested in this story (and how it may relate to our OP): Why Advertisers Want to Know Your Deep, Dark Secrets "For example, the advertisement tailored to extraverts included the line "With XPhone, you’ll always be where the excitement is;" for...
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    Today's Pinup Fashion a Sly Wink to the Past - New York Times

    This thought ran through my mind the entire time I was reading the article, which is partly why I asked if young women would one day find the likes of Jameson "classy". Miss Golightly is right that most modern stars will simply evaporate back into the nothingness from whence they appeared - but...
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    Today's Pinup Fashion a Sly Wink to the Past - New York Times

    “It’s a niche, but it’s a good-sized niche,” Mr. Glaser said. “If it becomes too mainstream, it will turn off a lot of people. These young ladies want to think of themselves as free spirits.” I thought that was an interesting quote. I mean this sincerely - does anyone here on the lounge...
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    How to travel with hats

    Thought you might find these recent threads interesting: :cool: Hats on Planes Air Travel and Fedoras How do you pack an extra hat for travel?
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    Stretching a hat - advice please....

    (Sorry I didn't get these up earlier, I was pressed for time.) You might also find these recent threads useful: :cool: Hat Stretching...realistically, please. From here...to there...? New hat stretcher (& advice) Recommend a stretcher Can a fedora be streched???? My New Homemade Hat...
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    Customer Service in the old days versus now.

    Thanks for the article. Too bad it's not a little more recent - I'd like to see how things may have changed since this recession.
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    Subverting Technology -- Golden Era style

    Don't mind me folks, just clicking my "Like" button for elk... ;) Bronze-Age 'Facebook' Stone Conveyed 'Likes' Although unrelated, wouldn't it be a laugh to paint something, scan/photo it and then post it on Facebook as a "Like"? Well, maybe not a laugh - I guess there's a reason I don't...
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    The general decline in standards today

    I was just looking over some photos of the Des Moines IA Public School District from the last 100 years (it's their anniversary) and I kept commenting to myself, "These little kids look like little adults." These were pictures of 10-year-olds up through high school. They were holding themselves...
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    Questions from a hat newbie

    Yes, I believe that is Panamabob's website. And yes, those Cuenca hats are the right price for a first-time hat buyer. They are a lower count than a Montecristi, but you don't have to worry about destroying the poor thing by the end of summer.
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    Stretching a hat - advice please....

    Others will likely have more information than me but... I wouldn't go beyond a single size; i.e. 7 1/4 to 7 3/8. Once you start going beyond that, say two sizes, you can warp the crown, flange and brim. Also be careful with your sweatband as those can tear.

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